Glass Food Storage Containers

Back in the day, most food was stored in glass or ceramic containers. Then plastics were invented as a by-product of the oil industry, and people switched.

However, many people are switching back to glass containers, as glass containers have many benefits that plastics don't: they don't warp, they don't leach dangerous compounds into the food, they don't absorb smells or stains from the food and they are more hygenic.

Modern technology has made glass containers tough and versatile. Glass storage containers can withstand oven and microwave heat, they can be stored in fridges and freezers and you can put them through the dishwasher too.

This page lists the best glass food containers currently on the market.

When deciding whether to go for round containers or a square set, I would recommend the round set if you are handwashing everything (it's easier to handwash bowls without corners). If you have a dishwasher, then go for the square set, as they stack neatly in the fridge.

When people think of Food containers, they think of Pyrex. Pyrex are an American company that has been making glassware since 1915. All their glass containers are Made in the USA.

The glass is tough and non-porous, and comes with a two-year warranty, and the container lids are air-tight.

Pyrex storage containers are versatile - they are safe in microwaves, ovens, dishwashers and freezers. This means you can cook in them, and then simply seal the container to store it in the fridge or freezer ready for re-heating.

Kinetic Glasslock containers are heavier than the Pyrex version, and the lids are locked into place with locking tabs. The locking feature means that you should be able to store liquids such as sauces in them.

They say that all their containers are FDA approved, and are safe for microwaves, freezers and dishwashers.

Bormioli Rocco are Italian glass manufacturers who have been making glassware since the middle ages, and along the way, adapted to modern technology.

All their glass food containers are microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe, and they are made in Italy.

The lids are air-tight and come with corner-tabs for easy removal. Bormioli Rocco glass containers also tend to be aesthetically pleasing, which is a plus if you have to keep your glass containers on display.

Snapware are a Korean brand. The containers are smaller than the Pyrex ones - but that means you can use them as lunchboxes too.

The glasslock lids deliver an air-tight seal. These containers are microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe, and the bowls are stain-proof.

Hario Glass containers are made in Japan and are mainly used to store food, though it can be used to cook rice and vegetables in a microwave.

The lids are glass and have a silicon rubber seal on the inner edge to make them air-tight.

The Anchor Hocking 2 cup Glass refrigerator Storage is based on a vintage design from the 1930's. The clear glass bowls go from the fridge to the microwave with no problems, and they are stackable.

Anchor Hocking are an American brand of glassware manufacturers.